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Recent Tree Surgeon Enquiries

18 Sep

Tree Surgery

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Helen W

Start Date: Immediate

Hello, I have a row of 12 to 15 fir trees in my front garden that I would like removed. They are about 20 feet high. I would like the stumps removed as well. Would you be able to do this? Many th...

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14 Jun

Tree Surgery

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Bill J

Start Date: Immediate

3conifers need crowning and trimming all round are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) what work do you require: crown reduction/lifting how many trees require work: 3+ trees is the work ...

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06 Apr

Tree Surgery

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Mike D

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mytreesurgeon.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Work description: two fallen trees to be cut into 12 inch rounds. half a days work Are you the property owner: Owner of the pr...

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27 Jan

Tree Surgery

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Michelle G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mytreesurgeon.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Work description: We need some branches removing from tree Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What work do you re...

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05 Dec

Tree Surgery | Stump Grinding

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Gary T

Start Date: Immediate

Removal of 2 tree stumps in front garden. one approx. 800mm dia by 1metre high and the other approx. 400mm dia by 700mm high

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20 Sep

Tree Surgery

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Andrew C

Start Date: Immediate

Trimming for a hedge round one side of the property and removal of a foot from the top. Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Is the work for domestic or commercial purposes: Domestic ...

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14 Sep

Tree Surgery

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Rachel B

Start Date: Immediate

Work description: 40ft ish pine felled Homeowner Please contact to appoint *

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13 Sep

Tree Surgery

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Kay G

Start Date: Immediate

We have 2 trees that we would like felled and possibly some surgery on others.

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02 Sep

Tree Surgery

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Simon H

Start Date: Immediate

Line of trees to be topped out, reduced in height. Trees are at the rear of the garden but back onto the A31. 7 to 8 trees. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Is the work for domestic ...

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27 Aug

Tree Surgery

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Adam L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer visited the mytreesurgeon.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Work description: Large beech tree in back garden needs thinning and the top taken out Are you the property owner: Owner of th...

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12 Aug

Tree Surgery

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Angela W

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: carefully prune one apple tree and one pear tree and prune a mixed hedge

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27 Jun

Tree Surgery

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Davy M

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mytreesurgeon.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Work description: Tree located at the rear of the house is approximately 60 foot tall. I would like it removed.

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30 May

Tree Surgery

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Helen S

Start Date: Immediate

Obtain permission to cut back trees in garden and shape accordingly Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What work do you require: Crown Reduction/Lifting How many trees require work: 2 ...

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18 Apr

Tree Surgery | Stump Grinding

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Sarah B

Start Date: Immediate

I have a Goat Willow root that we have tried to remove but it is proving too much of a challenge. The tree was self sown, about 20' tall. We have cut it down so it is just the stump and roots and have...

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28 Mar

Tree Surgery

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Allison N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Tree sighted on watercress line railway bank. Branches over hanging our garden need cutting back. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What work do you require: Crown Reduction/Lifting Ho...

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25 Feb

Tree Surgery

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Linda O

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mytreesurgeon.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Work description: Oak tree needs reduction dead wood removal with TPO guidance. Gavin Edmunds name we have used before and ...

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29 Nov

Tree Surgery

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Peter W

Start Date: Immediate

Report on condition of large Lime tree in garden

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14 Nov

Tree Surgery

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Ken M

Start Date: Less than one month

Lower Crown and thin out approx 25ft high Red Maple. Trim branches from Silver Birch. Trim top of laurel (tree not hedge) by approx 3 ft. Trim top of Leylandii hedge of approx 30ft length Are you th...

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27 Sep

Tree Surgery

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Mary T

Start Date: Immediate

Hedge cutting beside public footpath, along with removal. Reduce height and width.

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07 Sep

Tree Surgery

Alton - GU34

Enquiry from: Mr R

Start Date: Less than one month

I x laurel hedge at rear of property to be thinned both sides and topped by about three foot, 1 x hedge at rear of property needs thinning, belongs to neighbour, but is encroaching over the fence A...

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How much do Tree Surgeon services cost?

How much do Tree Surgeons in Alton charge?
Costs for Tree Surgeons around Alton can be very different depending upon the type of work that you want to have actually done in your home. It's the question we are asked a whole lot "how much do Tree Surgeons in Alton charge?". It's always really good to have an idea of how much a Tree Surgeon are going to likely charge for their services. Prices will most likely fluctuate based upon the products and also the tradesman chosen. The list reveals the kinds of work that Tree Surgeons usually do and also the average cost range of these tasks. Some tasks take longer to complete than others so prices do be very different by task.

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The average price
of a Tree Surgeon in Alton is:

£601

Tree Surgeon job Tree Surgeon cost in 2025
Tree surgery in Alton £292-£1,525
Stump grinding in Alton £208-£362

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Tree Surgeon FAQs

Do tree surgeons need a waste carriers licence?

If you’re looking to become a tree surgeon or perhaps you just need to hire a reliable tree surgeon for your home or business establishment, one of the things you’d first need to consider is whether or not a waste carriers license is required. If you’re also having the same concern, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’re going to consider whether or not a waste carriers license is a required license for tree surgeons. Let’s take a look!

First and foremost, let’s consider the meaning of a waste carriers license. If you happen to carry waste on the public highway, a valid waste carriers license is a must. This is also applicable to any business which transports, buys, sells or disposes wastes or arranges for another person to buy, sell or disposes of waste. What’s more? This does not necessarily have to be your primary area of business, but so far it’s a part of the activities you engage in. As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility as a producer of waste to make sure that it’s being handled legally and correctly even after the waste has left your premises. In the event whereby your waste has been disposed of illegally or wrongly, you should be able to stand your ground that you’ve done everything in your power to make sure your waste was handled and disposed of the proper way. One way you can ensure that is by ensuring your waste carriers can legally carry your waste.

According to the Environment Agency, all tree surgeons and arboriculture-contracting companies transports and carries waste regularly are required to obtain a Waste Carrier’s license to do so. 

when to prune leylandii?

When home or property owners decide to plant a Leylandii, they mostly think about how great it is as a hedging and screening plant and forgetting it also require a regular maintenance to keep in good shape. One thing about Leylandii are they do not re grow if you happen to cut back into the old wood. Once it turns brown, it will remain like that with no possible solutions to remedy the situation as they have little to no ability to regrow from the old wood.

In order to maintain your Leylandii hedge in good shape and order, that’s not too wide or too tall, then it’s recommended that it should be trimmed at least once a year. By doing this, you’re more likely to cut only into the new green growth which will enable the hedging plant look great and green with no brown patches. So when is the best time to prune a Leylandii hedge plant in a year?

Generally, it’s advisable to cut back mature or overgrown Leylandii hedges in the UK about two to three cuts between the months of April and August. By this time, your hedge plant will already be well established and ready for some maintenance and care. However, if there’s a chance that you might not be able to prune it on a yearly basis, the we’d suggest you get a slower growing alternative instead. Some of the alternatives which are slower growing and unlike Leylandii, can regenerate when cut back into the old wood are several types of Thuja as well as English Yew.

Below are some guidelines you can follow when trimming your Leylandii hedge:

• Do not cut Leylandii hedges during very forsty or hot weather.

• Do not cut the hedges during wet conditions to allow the cut dry and heal quickly.

• Make use of sharp tools.

• Cut on a cool and breezy day.

how much to remove a tree?

Do you have a tree you want to remove in your yard or property? Then you’d most likely be curious to know how much it would cost to have it removed. However, when it comes to tree removal services, there’s no precise answer to how much a professional tree surgeon will charge as each tree is unique and so the price would be charged based on the unique features of the tree in question.

There are a lot of factors that determines the price a professional tree surgeon will charge to remove a tree but it generally starts at £80 to £100 including VAT and this price increases with the size as well as the job’s complexity. Here are some influencing factors:

• The Tree’s Height. A taller tree will generally be more difficult to remove than a shorter one. A good equipment and extra care will also be needed to complete the task. As a result, you’d expect a taller tree to be more expensive.

• Tree Overhang. Due to trees overhanging some buildings, extra care most be taken to ensure the protection of nearby buildings and properties.

• Tree Accessibility. When the tree is easily accessible, no much work is required. If not, there’ll be a need to carry out some extra work to ensure easy access without any damages.

• Public Consideration. In the event whereby the tree is near a path or road, there’ll be a need to obtain a permission to close off some sections of the path or road.

• Tree Disposal. If you need the trees disposed from the site, then the service will also be include in the total price.

Generally on the average, local tree surgeons will charge about £500 to £650 for a day’s work. But this can also be higher or lower depending on your location.

are tree surgeons expensive?

Do you have a tree in your garden that doesn’t seem to be faring very well? If you think its time to call on a tree surgeon for help, you might also be wondering how much you will be charged for hiring a tree surgeon especially if you’re on a tight budget. However, the fact remains that the amount a tree surgeon will charge largely depends on a range of influencing factors. And before we proceed, it’s important to note that most tree surgery companies will deliver a wide array of tree surgery services rather than trying to sell service packages. So what are the factors influencing the service cost charged by a tree surgeon? Let’s have a look!

• Tree Size

Before carrying out a job, a survey of the tree in question would be conducted. This normally includes taking measurement of the height, crown as well as the trunk width in order to determine how large the tree is. If it’s a very large tree, it may require the use of a heavy duty equipment to cut down which will make the job more expensive.

• Accessibility

If the tree does not have sufficient access to make for an easy cut down, then the project will be more expensive.

• Location of the Tree

In the event whereby the tree happens o be close to building or power lines, this will require more efforts to have it removed which also means more money.

• Tree Type & Count

The cost of tree surgeon will also on the type of the tree in question as well as the number of the trees.

• Waste Removal

After trimming or cutting down a tree, the removal and disposal of the tree can further attract more costs. Some tree surgery companies will charge you for the services, while others may not.

can i remove a tree on my property?

The decision to purchase a property may not come with trees as an influencing factor. However, when the trees start to get overgrown or appears sick you will have to consider the regulatory status which may affect your ability to prune, fell or remove them.

First and foremost, the owner of the tree must be determined and this is the individual who owns the land on which the tree was originally planted. However, if you’re not the owner but the tree overhangs your land you’re allowed to cut the branches back up to the boundary, if the tree is unprotected. In such cases, you normally do not need to seek the consent of the original tree owner or neighbouring land owner to perform the works to the tree. But the branches and fruits on them ( if any) still remains that of the land owner and they’re to be returned to them if necessary.

In situations whereby you’re the owner of the tree, you’re required to determine whether or not your tree is protected by a Tree Protection Order ( TPO) before any action can be taken. The main goal of a Tree Protection Order is to provide protection to trees which are considered to deliver amenity values to the general public. In other words, if your tree can be viewed by the public and enjoyed from outside your garden’s confines then there’s a high possibility that it’s subjected to a TPO.

To confirm whether or not your tree is subjected to a TPO, you can check with your local planning authority (LPA). However, there are some local council websites that displays all TPOs registered within their jurisdiction.

how much does a tree surgeon cost?

How Much Does A Tree Surgeon Cost?

When there’s an unhealthy or over grown tree in your otherwise beautiful garden, not only does it affect the garden’s entire visual appeal, but also constitutes some health hazards to all those staying close by or visitors. To resolve this issue, it’s crucial to get in touch with a local tree surgeon as soon as possible. However for most people, before picking up the phone to dial the number, they’ll often want to know just much it would cost to hire the services of a tree surgeon. Good news is, be it a regular maintenance task of lopping and pruning the tree or perhaps you want it totally removed, it may not cost as much as you would think. So exactly how much does a tree surgeon charge?

There are several factors that affects the price a tree surgeon would charge for a job. These factors include the size of your tree, the tree’s accessibility (is the tree easy or hard to reach?), the location of the tree, the type of the job required, the type of the tree as well as the tree count, the job length (the time it’ll takes to complete the job), tree health and diseases as well as the removal and disposal of a tree’s remains. Considering all the above factors, it’s normal to think the cost of hiring a tree surgeon is a lot more expensive than you would have first imagined. However, they’re usually a lot less and competitive.

Generally, you can expect local tree surgeons to charge within a range of £500 to £650 on the average for a day’s work. But you should note there are smaller companies that only accept easier jobs. Overall, a team comprising one to two workers will cost between the range of £400 to £550 a day, based on your location.

do i need council approval to remove a tree?

Although we advocate non-removal of trees, but we also know for a fact that this isn’t always possible especially when it involves safety challenges or damage to property. If you’re looking to remove a tree on your property, then you should probably confirm whether or not you’d require a council approval.

In the UK, if the tree you want removed has a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) placed on it, then before you’ll be able to perform any sort of work to the tree ( be it cutting a branch or felling/ removing the tree), you must obtain a permission from the council.

The Tree Preservation Order is created by local planning authorities such as a district, borough or national park with the aim of providing adequate protection to trees which provide amenity values to the public. Any act to the TPO protected tree such as cutting down, topping, lopping, uprooting or wilful damage considered a criminal offence. In other words, if the tree on your property is visible and is enjoyed by the public then there’s a possibility that there’s a TPO placed on it. To confirm whether or not this is the case, you can reach out to your local council’s tree officer for more information.

You will need to fill out an application form and submit to your local authority in order to request permission of remove a tree. In the event whereby you happen to reside in a Conservation Area, the same rules applies as TPO-placed trees but you don’t necessarily need to have TPO placed on them.

If the tree is in your garden without a TPO placed on it and you do not live in a Conservation Area, then you would not need to apply for permission to have it removed.

Should I be carrying out preventative tree surgery?

Even if your trees are not obviously damaged or diseased, tree surgeons can carry out surveys to determine if there is any work that needs to be carried out. This work could range from removing dead branches, pruning to promote growth, or even crown works which could open up more light into your property by altering the height and size of nearby trees.

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